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State ties together threads of mass murder, Part 1
PEORIA COUNTY -- As the state wraps up its last day of testimony in the Christopher Harris murder trial, we're getting a different story of...
Teen fighting rare medical condition
DANVILLE -- A 17-year old boy is fighting to recover from three serious illnesses.
UI declines to revive Chief
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS -- UI senate leaders are standing firm on their stance to keep Chief Illiniwek in the past.
Man arrested for aggravated domestic battery
MATTOON -- A man is accused of hitting and choking a woman.
Ryan could write "tell-all" book
SPRINGFIELD -- The former governor of Illinois is planning to tell all.
May be one step forward for concealed-carry
Update: 10:12 pm SPRINGFIELD -- Two-and-a-half weeks is all lawmakers have left to try to get a concealed-carry law on the books.
Orchestra leader leaves lasting legacy
DANVILLE -- People are mourning the loss of one of the city's musical leaders.
EPA & DNR investigate cause of fish kill
CHAMPAIGN -- The EPA and DNR are investigating a fish kill in Boneyard Creek.
Continued controversy surrounds Medicaid expansion
SPRINGFIELD -- Advocates are working to expand Medicaid in the state.
Drivers could cruise 70 mph on state roads
SPRINGFIELD -- Drivers may soon go a little faster on state roadways.
AG warns to watch for disaster scams
SPRINGFIELD -- Lisa Madigan warns people to watch for scams when donating to disaster relief funds for the Oklahoma tornado.
Lawmakers support sex ed in schools; bill heads to governor
SPRINGFIELD -- A bill to change how sex education is taught in schools is making its way to Governor Quinn.
Victim beaten while suspect tries stealing purse
SPRINGFIELD -- A night out on the town ends in violence, but the victim was determined to not let the bad guy get what he...
In Perspective: Prescription drug addictions
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY-- Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem, and a Champaign County Probation Officer sees the addiction to pills up close.
Teacher goes to court for relationship with student
URBANA -- A former teacher who admitted to having a sexual relationship with a student will be in court Thursday.
Three car crash
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY -- A car slammed into a parked semi and wrecked another car.
Quinn wants to hire more DOC staff
SPRINGFIELD -- Governor Quinn wants to hire more workers for the Department of Corrections, but critics say his request comes at a bad time.
Central Illinois-based woman experiences tornado first hand
MOORE, OK -- A couple with Georgetown roots experienced the terror in Oklahoma City first hand.
Rules of the Road refresher course
CHAMPAIGN -- Seniors are brushing up on their defensive driving skills in a class put on by the Champaign County Farm Bureau.
Woman arrested for prostitution
BLOOMINGTON -- A woman faces prostitution charges.